Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Shanahan lifts the Stanley Cup over his head in 1997.

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Innis started out writing articles for the team's game-night magazine in 1974. Three years later, he got involved with statistical research. He helped compile game notes and aided with the team media guide. Since 1980, he has worked game nights in the booth with the television broadcasters.

"Over the years, I've worked with our local TV and worked with visiting TV," Innis said. "I worked with 'Hockey Night in Canada,' NBC, Fox, ESPN. It's a great thrill because you get to work with people like Doc Emrick, Dan Kelly and Bill ...